August 1, 2013

Nutrient shortages hurt infants, hospitals -- celebs using nutrients needed by preemies to survive

"There was a baby whose heart stopped because of lack of phosphorus," Robbins says. "Across the Washington area, I've heard of plenty of babies with calcium deficiencies who are experiencing poor bone growth and developmental problems because of this lack of nutrients."

Yet amidst the shortage of vitamins that premature babies are struggling to receive, some are managing to get ahold of the highly-pursued nutrients, Robbins says. Only, these people are using the drugs recreationally, to cure hangovers and keep a youthful look.

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